David Letterman, John McCain To Make Up: Report

David Letterman has spent many days knocking John McCain for canceling on his program because he had to rush to Washington to fix the nation's financial crisis only to be found giving an interview to Katie Couric in New York at the exact time he was due on the "Late Show." But now it appears, according to a report in Tuesday's New York Post, that Letterman may be willing to forgive McCain.

The Post's Don Kaplan reports that the two are negotiating an appearance around the third and final Presidential debate, which takes place in New York:

David Letterman and Sen. John McCain are talking about making up.

McCain representatives and "Late Show" executives are negotiating an appearance on Letterman's show sometime around the final presidential debate on Oct. 15, according to knowledgeable sources.

McCain is expected to be in the New York area that week for the debate at Hofstra University on Long Island.

Representatives for both the McCain campaign and the Letterman show declined to comment yesterday.

Previously:
David Letterman: Top Ten "Things Overheard At Palin Debate Camp"
WATCH: David Letterman's War Against John McCain Day 4: "Good Thing John McCain Blew Me Off To Go Save The Economy"
WATCH: David Letterman vs. John McCain Continues: "McCain Loves Bailouts, He Bailed Out On Me!"
CBS News Executives "Aggravated" By Letterman's Use Of Internal News Feed
WATCH: Letterman Attacks McCain Day 2: "I Feel Like An Ugly Date"
WATCH: John McCain Cancels Letterman Appearance, Letterman Catches Him In A Lie

Comments

[maxusso]

I think Dave should have him back. As we've seen in the past, refusing to make an appearance because of a perceived insult is a very McCain thing to do--remember why he blew off Larry King? There's no need for Dave to hold a petty grudge like that. And maybe McCain will take advantage of this opportunity to prove that he is grown up enough to admit his mistake, let Dave tease him a little, and let the whole thing pass under the bridge. Maybe . . .

[alfo]

john mccain has lied throughout this campaign he needs to answer the real question about ; us council for world freedom,anthony bouscaren,.........pioneer fund......all having terrorist and white supremacy ties. william ayres,rev. wright pale by comparison.

[OfficialDumb]

Don't Do It Dave! Damn the ratings. Tell 'em, "Country First...Sorry, no can do."

[buyaclueplease]

The reason McCain won't do it is because Dave will have to reconcile, and the only path to that is bringing up how McCain fake suspended his campaign, lied to Dave about needing to rush to DC because it was so important, but never got the crisis for 2 days. It will open up the can of worms the accelerated his drop in the polls. McCain is desparate, but this has way more downside for him than upside... like 9-1.

[ladycubsfan]

I agree with others, Mr. Letterman

Don't let him come back. He and the she-devil are inciting racism and I know in my heart that is not the world you want your little boy to grow up in. If you cancel on him at the last moment, it would be apropo, however.
Bottom line: he had his chance and he blew it. Like the Cubs (sob). I've switched to you because you are one of the very few who don't seem to be afraid to call it as you see it. I just couldn't watch anymore if you cave. With a heavy heart, that is the truth.

[Mysticalsister]

this is just the McCain campaigns effort to shut Dave up -- Don't fall for it Dave! Stay on him!

[HeyFella]

I knew Letterman would do this, he's a stooge and hasn't been funny since the 80's.

[SE33]

So, I do not want to see McSame/InSane on the Letterman show!
But, you could book him and then CANCEL on the old man!! Then it would be too late to get booked on another show! Oh, no- getting mean and nasty like the Republicans!!! Just e-mail the Letterman show and tell them, NO!!!!
Just like the USA is going to do on November 4th!! NO to McCain!

[Housewife]

It's so much funnier to watch you skewer him. Why waste all those good jokes?

[nervousexpat]

Let Letterman know how you feel by contacting the Late Show:

http://lateshow.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow/

[SE33]

Thanks, I did and do are my friends!!!

[SE33]

Thanks for posting the e-mail address to the Letterman Show.
I wrote and so have a lot of my friends. Please pass this along to your contacts!

[cnick]

I think Letterman should refuse to book McCain again, it is a ploy by the McCain campaign to turn it all into a friendly misunderstanding. It wasn't, it was a tactic that McCain thought was going to turn out big for him (suspending the campaign, as if) and he never thought he would be outed by Letterman that way. Letterman, please stay away from him.

[Mysticalsister]

it's a tactic to shut Dave up! As long as Dave thinks he's coming on, Dave'll back off.

He shouldn't fall for it.

[boogiewoman]

No second chance. NO DO OVERS. He had a choice and he choose wrong. Just like Palin wanted a do over and now she reads the New York Times, and coffee cups.

[feminancy]

I love it! Get him on your show, Dave -- and then stick it to him.

[SE33]

IF, he is even asked to be on the show again, I do not know why he would be- yes-sock it to him!!

[suhud]

Is McCain so desperate for votes that--besides selling his soul to the devil--he'll drag his sorry tail (and personal makeup artist) back to Letterman, as if Letterman should be grateful? Oh my. Think I'll turn off the boob tube and hit the sack early that night...

[FemDemWarrior]

Don't do it Dave- I have a lot of respect for your stance and you are right, things really started to fall apart for McCain after he blew you off. Why don't you invite President Obama on first- then let McCain drag his sorry butt back into the spotlight one last time. After all his nasty antics I don't see State Senator in his future for much longer unless the good folks of AZ have really lost their minds.

[XME]

Bummer...I've really enjoyed Letterman harping on the issues!